That's why I qualified "in america" at least in arizona. When I lived in Rotterdam/ The netherlands, it actually made sense, as many cities allowed you to park cars under a certain size for free in the city, and you rarely drove more than 10 miles in any direction. That makes sense. so maybe in big cities like new york, san francisco, but for most places, no it doesn't make sense, ast least for me.
aroundincircles, you make a good point -- a point the reviewers fail to consider, or possibly don't understand at all: People purchase things that meet their needs, including vehicles. In the city a tiny, fuel-efficient vehicle lives up to its eponymity.
The reviewer tips his hand with this quote: "While the Wrangler has few equals as a rough-and-tumble go-anywhere off-road vehicle, it’s lacking in refinement, comfort and road manners as a pavement-planted daily driver."
WOW, what incredible insight! An off-road vehicle doesn't feel comfortable on-road! Maybe
Off Road magazine should have a similar quote -- "While the Mercedes CLS has few equals in refinement, comfort and road manners for a pavement-planted daily driver, it's lacking as a rough-and-tumble go-anywhere vehicle."
Or for the Patriot "While the Patriot has few equals as an all-around vehicle balancing off-road capability, road manners, economy, and cargo capacity, it fails to excell in any one category."
Except for its strong points, its not a good vehicle. :doh:
Can you believe
Forbes pays somebody to write that stuff???
